190526-N-PM193-1095 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 sits on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander C. Kubitza/Released)